Overview

• Bailey canceled his scheduled workout with the 76ers and remains the only U.S. prospect yet to meet any NBA team beyond the draft combine.
• Philadelphia’s front office has not ruled out selecting Bailey at No. 3 despite red flags over his pre-draft conduct and is also considering Baylor guard VJ Edgecombe or a trade down.
• Bailey’s agent, Omar Cooper, has pushed for a commitment to immediate playing time and a clear pathway to stardom, a stance that has unsettled some league executives.
• Sources say the Washington Wizards, New Orleans Pelicans and especially the Brooklyn Nets are exploring trade offers to move up and secure the Rutgers forward.
• Veterans and analysts from Robert Horry to national commentators have labeled Bailey’s refusal to visit teams an “inflamed ego,” warning it could jeopardize his draft standing.